Where is the Science Museum London Nearest tube?
South Kensington
The nearest tube station is South Kensington. This is on the District and Circle lines and is a 5-minute walk from the museum. Gloucester Road tube station is also on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines and is a 15-minute walk from the museum.
What is the name of the Science Museum in London?
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London….Science Museum, London.
Visitors | 3,301,975 (2019) Ranked 7th nationally |
Director | Ian Blatchford |
Public transit access | South Kensington Kensington Museums 360 Victoria & Albert Museum 14, 74, 414, C1 |
Website | sciencemuseum.org.uk |
Science Museum Group |
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What age is Wonderlab for?
Do yourself a favour and head Straight to the THIRD FLOOR WONDERLAB for Kids aged 8 -14! The Wonderlab Science Museum age is NOT just for kids 8 -14, as the brochure said. My boys (aged 2 and 7), and our cheeky never-ageing Gnome, LOVED it.
How long does it take to go around the Science Museum?
You are welcome to explore the museum for as long as you would like, but an average visit takes around two hours.
What zone is the Science Museum in?
Ticket office
Ticket Machine | Available |
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Oyster topup | Unavailable |
Oyster validator | Available |
Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Travel card zone | London Victoria is in Zone 1 |
Is South Kensington station closed?
South Kensington Underground station will be closed to Piccadilly line trains until Spring 2022 as five escalators are replaced.
Who owns the London Science Museum?
The Science Museum Group
The Science Museum Group (SMG) consists of five British museums: The Science Museum in South Kensington, London. The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
What can you see in the Science Museum London?
Seven things to find at the Science Museum
- Iron lung, 1953. The ’50s was the Jet Age: we’d conquered the skies and space was next.
- Black Arrow rocket, 1971.
- Mill engine, 1903.
- Valve from the Colossus Project, 1943.
- Foden lorry, 1931.
- Mobile phone repair sign, 2000s.
- Model of Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, 1871.
Is Wonderlab an adult?
In Wonderlab there are over 50 interactive experiments, live science demos and a interactive shows – all aimed at kids but fun for adults too.
Do you have to pay for Wonderlab?
Free Museum; Admission to Wonderlab worth it. Great museum but gets very crowded because it’s free. If it’s raining expect even bigger crowds. The layout of the museum is odd so get a map to make sure you don’t miss anything- we had to double back a few times to different floors/sections.
Do you have to wear a mask in the Science Museum?
To help us to keep everyone safe, we strongly recommend visitors wear face coverings when indoors at the museum, unless you are exempt.